Funeral of an old Parishioner – 1^st October 1909 Abergavenny Chronicle

The interment took place at Goytre churchyard of the remains of the late Richard Gough who was an old parishioner but had lately been living at 33, Freehold, Pontnewynydd.

Deceased who was 68 years of age was well known to the older inhabitants of the parish and district, he having for some years followed the occupation of postman from Pontypool to Penpwlleny.

The funeral service which was attended by a few relatives and several residents in the parish was conducted by the Rev Joseph Davies, Rector.

A number of floral tributes were placed on the grave.

Funeral of Miss Louisa Byrde – County Observer 22^nd December 1900.

GOYTRE.

FUNERAL OF MISS BYRDE

The funeral of the late Miss Louisa Sophia Byrde, the sister of the late Colonel H. C. Byrde, took place on Monday. The cortège left The Pentre Grange, at two o’clock, after the delivery of a short and impressive address by the Rector of the Parish (the Rev. Howell Howells), followed by the singing of a favourite hymn of the departed, viz., “How sweet the name of Jesus sounds.”

There were a large number of people present to shew their love and respect towards the deceased lady, who was always a kind and true friend to the poor and needy in the parish of Goytrey.

The chief mourners present were The Rev. F. L. Byrde and his son from Keynsham, Bristol; the Rev. R. A. Byrde, Honiton; Mr. Frank Byrde, Miss Byrde, and Miss Kitty Byrde, of The Pentre; Mr. and Mrs. F. G. W. Chalklen, Miss Chalklen, and Miss Grieve, of Maes-Beryn, Goytrey.

The following are a few of the friends who sent wreaths etc.: The Rev. F. L. Byrde, the Rev. R. A. and Mrs. Byrde, Miss Byrde, and Miss Kitty Byrde, Miss Ethel Byrde, Mrs. Chalklen, Miss Grieve, Mrs. Scrimgeour, Mr. and Mrs. Pyman, Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Essex, Mrs. Cook, Miss Goodwin, Miss Phillips, Messrs. J. and W. Wilks, Miss Wilks, Mrs. H. Matthews, Mrs. C. Watkins, etc.

When the funeral cortège reached the Church, two more of the favourite hymns of the deceased were sung, namely, “Now the labourer’s task is o’er” and “Peace, Perfect Peace.” The coffin was of polished oak, with heavy brass mountings. The breast plate was inscribed

LOUISA SOPHIA BYRDE,

Died December 12th, 1900,

Aged 79 years.

The undertaker was Mr. W. Wilks, of Goytrey, who satisfactorily carried out the arrangements.

Free Press Friday January 13^th 1933

Mr Davies – Goytrey

The funeral on Wednesday of Mr Davies, Wern Farm, Goytrey was very largely attended. Deceased, whose wife preceded him some years ago, was particularly well known as a welsh speaking Welshman and a very popular figure in the district. Mrs Davies the wife of newsagent Mr Davies of Pontnewynydd is a daughter of the deceased.

The interment took place at Saron Baptist Church burial ground Goytrey.

The funeral will be more fully reported in our next issue.

January 20^th 1933

Funeral of Goytrey Farmer

The Funeral of Mr Evan Davies, Wern Farm, Goytrey aged 74 years took place on Wednesday week at Saron Baptist Church burial ground, Goytrey. Deceased, who was well known and esteemed in the district, was the father of Mrs Davies, wife of Mr Hugh Davies, newsagent, Pontnewynydd. There was a large and representative attendance.

The Rev. William Jones [Mozerah] officiated at the house, at the chapel and at the graveside, the Rev. E. Symmonds, Goytrey and the Rev. J.J. Thomas MA Cardiff, pastor-elect of Llanover church.

The Mourners were: Mr & Mrs Hugh Davies, son and daughter-in-law; Mr & Mrs T. Davies, The Wern; Mrs J. Davies, Cwmcarn; Mr & Mrs J. Latham, Monmouth; Mrs D.J. Lloyd, Aberystwyth; daughters and son-in-law; Evan, Thomas, Alfred and Blodwen, grandchildren; Messrs David and John Davies, brothers; Mrs R.J. Roberts and Mrs E.M. Jones, Aberystwyth, sisters; Mrs J. Davies and Mrs Henry Davies sisters in law; Mr & Mrs E.H. Wright, Mr Hugh Roberts and Mr Hugh Davies, Aberystwyth, nephews and nieces; Miss Bennett, Trecastle and Miss Norris, Llanrysted, nieces.

The bearers were; Mr Evan Jones, Church Farm, Llanarth; R. Davies, Kemeys; R.M. James, Glanusk; J. James, Green Court; Morgan Jones, Pengroesoped; and H. Roderick, Ty Mawr.

There were no floral tributes by special request.

Deceased was born in the parish of Llanrysted, Cardiganshire and in his early days worked in the collieries at Cilfynydd and Llanbradach. He afterwards took up farming, first at Clawdd Farm near Raglan, then at the Wern, Goytrey where he had been for eleven years.

Late Mr George Gwatkin – 27th April 1917 Abergavenny Chronicle

The funeral of the late Mr George Gwatkin of Church Farm Nantyderry took place at Goytre churchyard on Tuesday. The Rev. J Davies officiated.

The chief mourners were: The widow; Messrs Fred, Evan and Gilbert, sons; Mr & Mrs W Gwatkin, son and daughter-in-law; Mr & Mrs T Jenkins, son-in-law and daughter; Mr T Gwatkin, brother; Mrs Williams, sister; Messrs Archie Gwatkin & W Gwatkin and Dick Williams, nephews; and many other relatives.

A number of friends and neighbour were also present. The bearers were: Mr J Banner (Caerleon), Mr R Jenkins, Mr W Knipe and Mr D H Morgan.

Floral tributes were sent by the following: Widow; Sons; Fred and family; Herbert, Annie and grandchildren; Evan, Rose and Tom; Car., Billie and little Billie; sister Ann, Tom and Elizabeth; sister-in-law Louisa; May & Griff; Harry & Flo; Fred & Bell; Kate & Dick; Tom & Annie; Iltyd & Lizzie; J & W Banner; Tom; Mr & Mrs Besant; Mr & Mrs Rosser; All at the Mill; Mr & Mrs Evans; Mr & Mrs Jones; Mr & Mrs Howell; Mr & Mrs Tidcombe; Mr & Mrs Powles; Mr & Mrs D H Morgan; Mrs Messenger; Mrs Morgan.

Strange Drowning Case at Goytrey – Western Mail 25^th September 1888

On Sunday the body of a woman named Mary Twissel, wife of Samuel, a butcher living at Goytrey near Pontypool was found in a brook near Llanvair.

The deceased had attended the market at Pontypool on Saturday as was her usual custom and it is conjectured that whilst returning home late on the night in question she fell into the brook and was drowned.

An inquest will be held and it is hoped further inquiry will result in throwing some light on the matter, which at present remains a mystery.

Sudden Death of Mr John Rosser Goytrey – 2^nd November 1861

The sudden death on Wednesday last of Mr John Rosser, miller, who expired very suddenly at his residence Gwenffrwd Mill in this parish, shortly after or whilst he was partaking of his breakfast.

Mr Rosser had for some years suffered from asthma which was troublesome a few days or so preceding his death but the symptoms were not so serious as to give the slightest indication that his end was so near.

Deceased was 70 years of age.

(John Rosser lived at Pantglas Mill not Gwenffrwd, he also built Ty Ivor and Pengroesoped Tavern.)

Sudden Death of the Parish Clerk – 13^th August 1904 County Observer

We regret to report the death of Mr John Jones a very old and much respected inhabitant of this village, who, for over 36 years was the parish clerk.

Deceased, who was 79 years of age had been in failing health and was visiting his eldest son, Mr Edwin Jones, Chief Inspector of the GWR Cardiff.

At almost mid-day on the 31^st ultimate he complained of feeling unwell and went to lie down, thinking it would pass off, but at 1 o’clock his daughter-in-law found him in a state of collapse. Medical aid was sought but he passed away before the arrival of the Doctor.

An inquest was held at the Town Hall Cardiff on the following Wednesday by the coroner for the district when Dr Grant certified that Syncope was the cause of death and the jury returned a verdict in accordance to the medical evidence.

(Ed. John Jones is my great-great-grandfather.)

(Ed. Syncope is a loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure).